Petrin Hill and Tower
A miniature Eiffel Tower on a green hill above Prague - reached by funicular, with gardens, an observatory and the best view over the city.
Updated 4 August 2026
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Petrin Hill rises green above the Lesser Town of Prague, a wooded park of gardens and orchards crowned by the Petrin Tower, a sixty-metre lookout built in 1891 as a miniature echo of the Eiffel Tower. Reached by a funicular railway, its climb gives the finest panorama over the red rooftops, spires and castle of the city.
What's there
- The Petrin Tower - the miniature Eiffel Tower with the best city panorama.
- The funicular - the historic railway up the hill.
- The gardens and orchards - the rose garden and blossoming orchards in the park.
- The mirror maze and observatory - the family attractions on the hill.
When to go
Spring for the blossoming orchards and roses, and the warm months for the gardens; a clear day gives the best view from the tower. It is a green escape from the crowded centre.
What to expect
The tower involves a climb of the stairs unless you pay for the lift, and it queues in season. The funicular and tower are ticketed. Its great value is the view and the green park, a calm contrast to the busy old town.
Nearby
The Lesser Town, Prague Castle and the Strahov Monastery are nearby.
What to pack for Petrin Hill and Tower
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- Spare batteries + cards - Cold and long shoots drain power; never run out at the good light. Find on Amazon
- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
- Modest clothing - Shoulders and knees covered - the single most common requirement. Find on Amazon
- A compact tripod - Essential for night skies, aurora, waterfalls and low light. Find on Amazon
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